Cultural Changes in the Greek Family in Montreal: an Intra -and Inter- Generational Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to give a brief sociological description and analysis of the Greek family in Montreal as it is currently going through cultural and structural changes in its struggle to adapt and survive in a new culture and in a demanding urban industrial society. Such description and analysis will include discussion of the historical trends of migration and the socio-economic characteristics of the immigrant group; of the traditional family structures; and of the changes that occur in the process of adaptation.

This discussion is based on Canada Census data and on a recently completed survey study carried out in the Montreal Area among 179 High School, College and University students, single and living with their parents; and among 115 parents having single children at home.